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Today we've got lots of questions about Christmas - we'll look at the readings and prayers, and ask about presents and even Santa. With Bishop Tony Percy

Today we're asking questions about the season of Advent: its colours, symbols, readings and prayers, as well as the things that we should try to do during Advent. With Bishop Tony Percy

In 1891, at the height of the Industrial Revolution, Pope Leo xiii released an encyclical called Rerum Novarum, 'of New Things.' Today we learn about the circumstances that Pope Leo was responding to, and ask how this encyclical became the foundation of Catholic social teaching. With Dr. Michael Walker

Today we'll be asking questions about vocations. The Church teaches that we have a universal vocation, but what exactly does this mean? And what is the difference between living your vocation as a priest, in a marriage or in single life? With Fr. Daniele Russo

Today we take a first look at the theme for the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress which we will host here in Sydney. What did Jesus mean when he held the bread and said 'this is my body'? And what implications does it have for our lives that Jesus gave his body 'for' us? With Fr. Daniele Russo

Today we'll be asking questions about how we apply the Theology of the Body to our lives today: what does it teach us about celibacy and marriage? Why is pornography a problem? And what is our teaching about contraception? With Fr. Josh Miechels

In the Theology of the Body, Saint Pope John Paul ii explains our teachings about the human person, sexuality, marriage, celibacy and the transmission of human life. Today we'll ask questions about this important and influential work: what can the creation story teach us about our bodies? What are our bodies like in heaven? And what has Jesus got to do with all of it? With Fr. Josh Miechels

Today we have more questions about St Paul's letter to the Galatians. What does Paul mean when he warns us about gratifying the desires of the flesh? And what does it mean to instead 'live by the Spirit'? - With Sr Michele Connolly, rsj

St Paul's letter to the Galatians is only six chapters long, but it deals with some of the great questions of our faith. Today we'll be asking questions about how St Paul helps us understand how to be in right relationship with God. With Sr Michele Connolly RSJ

St Paul's letter to the Galatians is only six chapters long, but it deals with some of the great questions of our faith. Today we'll be asking questions about how St Paul helps us understand how to be in right relationship with God. With Sr Michele Connolly RSJ

Pope Francis described education as like learning to walk, where one foot should be in a 'zone of security' and another in a 'zone of risk'. What does this mean for us in Catholic education in Australia? How can we make sure we're taking the right kind of risks, and what are we going to do about AI? With Fr. Friedrich Bechina, F.S.O

This week we are asking questions about Catholic education. What are the key hallmarks of a Catholic school, and how are our Australian schools both 'universal' and 'local'? What has the Holy See got to do with education, and how does it help shape our Catholic schools and universities in Australia? With Fr. Friedrich Bechina, F.S.O

This week we discuss Paul's contribution at the Council of Jerusalem. We'll also ask about his arrest, shipwreck, and how he comes to be in Rome at the end of the Acts of the Apostles. With Sr Michele Connolly

This week we ask questions about Paul's missionary journeys: where did he go, who was his audience, what was his message, and how was it received? With Sr Michele Connolly

This week Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonised by Pope Leo, making him the first ever millennial Saint. What was it about Blessed Carlo that made him so special? And what can we learn today from his devotion to Eucharistic miracles? With Fr. Daniele Russo

Saul, a young Pharisee making his career in Jerusalem, was a vicious persecutor of the early followers of the Way. Why did he hate Christians so much, and how did this all change on the road to Damascus? With Sr Michele Connolly

Last Sunday, Jesus told us 'I come not to bring peace but division.' This week, he promises 'there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth,' and in a few weeks time Jesus warns that 'if anyone comes to me without hating his mother and father he cannot be my disciple.' How can we make sense of these tricky passages from the Gospel of Luke? With Bishop Daniel Meagher

This week we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. What do we celebrate and recall on this special day, and why is it a day of obligation? We'll also take a broader look at the different things that we believe about Mary, and the implications of these beliefs for our relationship with her. With Bishop Daniel Meagher

Concluding our discussion of the Theological Virtues by examining hope and love. When we talk about 'hope' as Christians, what exactly are we yearning for? And what are the special characteristics of Christian love, and how can we be better at it? With Sr Susanna Edmunds, OP

Continuing our discussion of the Theological Virtues with a close look at faith. Where does our faith come from, how can we nurture it, and what's the difference between 'having' faith and 'professing' faith? With Sr Susanna Edmunds, OP

This week we begin our special series about the Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope and Love. What is a virtue? And of all the virtues, what is it about faith, hope and love that make them 'theological?' With Sr Susanna Edmunds, OP

To celebrate our 100th episode, today we ask questions about the Catholic Church in Sydney. What was it like at the very beginning, and what have been the good and challenging times across the generations? We'll also discuss the present state of things, and consider what we can look forward to in the years to come. With Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP

This week we continue our discussion about the afterlife. Do Catholics still believe in Purgatory? If so, why would someone have to go and how long will they have to spend there? We also talk about Hell, and how we make absolutely sure that we avoid it.

We all hope to go to Heaven, but how do we get there? Can we earn entry with good works on earth, or is it enough to have faith? And if God is infinitely loving, doesn't everyone get to go to Heaven? With Dr. Robert Haddad

We know it's important to take good actions, but what exactly does it mean to be virtuous? And if it's good to be virtuous, why can it be such a struggle to do the right thing? With Fr Casey Cole OFM

Becoming what we receive. We know that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. What does it really mean when we take Jesus into us, and how does our reception of the Eucharist impel us to act in our communities and in the world? With Fr Casey Cole OFM

There is so much division and disagreement in the world. Political, religious, social and cultural divisions seem to grow wider every day. How can we be hopeful in the face of this division? Can our faith guide us, and what actions can we take that might make a difference? With Fr Casey Cole OFM

This Sunday is Pentecost. What are the origins of this feast, what was the impact of the Holy Spirit, and how can we recognise the Spirit today in our lives, in the Church and in the world? With Sr Michele Connolly

The papacy of Pope Francis was characterised by humility, mercy, and a focus on caring for the poor and for God's creation. What will Pope Francis' legacy be, and what should we expect from our new Pope Leo xiv? With Bishop Danny Meagher

Archbishop Fisher has called a special Synod for Sydney for Easter next year. But what is a synod, why do we need one in Sydney, and how can people in parishes and schools get involved? With Bishop Danny Meagher

The Jubilee of Jesus is eternal, and we can always experience God's forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. So why do we need a special Jubilee year? And what is the relevance of the Jubilee in the Church today? With Dr. Robert Haddad

The Jubilee year is a time of restoration, when slaves are set free, debts are forgiven, and people are returned to their homeland. What has all of this got to do with Jesus? Why did he begin his ministry by proclaiming a 'year of the Lord's favour,' and how is he an eternal Jubilee? With Dr. Robert Haddad

It's a Jubilee year in the Catholic Church, a special year of forgiveness when we are called to come into right relationship with God, each other, and all of God's creation. What are the origins of this custom? And how is the Jubilee related to the Sabbath Day and the Sabbath Year? With Dr. Robert Haddad

St Catherine of Siena was a mystic, political power broker, author and letter writer, Doctor of the Church, patroness of Europe, and servant of the poor and sick. It's her Feast Day this week, so what can we learn about this extraordinary friend of God? With Dr. Robert Haddad

This week we take part in the liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. Why are these liturgies known as the Triduum? And what are the readings we will hear, the symbols we will see, and the rituals we will take part in? With Bishop Richard Umbers

As Jesus entered Jerusalem crowds greeted him, waving the branches of palm trees and crying Hosannah! How do we commemorate this at mass this week? And if the crowd loved Jesus so much, why was he tortured and crucified a few days later? With Bishop Richard Umbers

A crowd is ready to stone a woman to death for committing adultery. Why did Jesus respond to them by writing on the ground? And what does this passage teach us about justice and forgiveness? With Bishop Danny Meagher

Jesus teaches a crowd about repentance and forgiveness with stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. What can we learn from these parables today? With Sr Michele Connolly rsj

It's St Joseph's feast day this week. Which of his qualities should we celebrate and emulate? And what should we make of the readings of the Third Sunday of Lent, including the rather ominous Parable of the Fig Tree? With Bishop Danny Meagher

Reviewing the startling Transfiguration of Jesus, when he climbed a mountain, became as bright as lightning, and spoke with Moses and Elijah. Also learning about St Patrick, and why his feast day is so widely celebrated in Australia. With Bishop Danny Meagher

Today, Catholics all over the world will be marked with ashes. What does this symbol mean, and what should we (and shouldn't we) do during the season of Lent? With Bishop Richard Umbers

During Lent, Catholics all around Australia will donate to Project Compassion. What kind of work does Project Compassion enable, and how can we show our solidarity with people experiencing poverty all over the world? With Dan Skehan, Programs Director, Caritas Australia.

Caritas Australia works with communities all over the world to confront the challenges of poverty. But how do they know who to help, and how can we be sure that the aid is helping to make a real difference in peoples' lives? With Dan Skehan, Programs Director, Caritas Australia.

The Beatitudes are among Jesus' best known and most important teachings. So why are they presented so differently in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew? With Sr Michele Connolly, rsj

Jesus met fishermen at the Lake of Gennesaret, and invited them to come and 'catch people.' What made these men drop their nets and follow? With Sr Michele Connolly, rsj

Considering the special role of Mary during Advent, and the startling occurrence of God coming into the world in the most humble possible circumstances on Christmas Day. We'll also get some pointers on how we can cope with the commercialism and busyness of Christmas. With Bishop Daniel Meagher

Who is John the Baptist, who emerges from the wilderness calling for us to prepare the way of the Lord? Discussing how we can prepare during Advent, and what it means to baptise with the Holy Spirit and fire. With Bishop Daniel Meagher

Discussing the season of Advent, its theme and purpose and its colours and symbols. We also have a close look at the readings of the first Sunday of Advent. With Bishop Daniel Meagher

Who is the mysterious woman, and why does she anoint Jesus by pouring expensive oil over his head? Also looking at what we can learn about the women who were present and the crucifixion and later discovered the empty tomb. With Sr Michele Connolly, rsj

Making sense of Jesus' sharp words to the Syrophonecian woman, and asking what we can learn about faith by the way she responds. Also discussing the Widow's Offering at the Temple: it seems like a story about generosity, but is there a bigger picture? With Sr Michele Connolly, rsj